Coronavirus Preparedness
Josh and I put together a precautionary tip list for ourselves and we want to share it with you.
Hello family and friends,
We don’t know much about coronavirus and we have a mixed bag of projections on what will happen next. What we do know is that cases are popping up in the US and around the world, and things are likely to get worse before they get better. To mitigate risk, Josh and I put together a precautionary tip list for ourselves, and we want to share it with you.
General tips:
🧼Wash your hands (regularly) for 30 seconds
🤦🏽♀️Don’t touch your face
🧻Wipe down surfaces regularly
🤧If you’re sick, stay home
😷Avoid people who are sick/coughing
🤝Avoid handshakes and hugs
🙅🏽♀️Curtail visitors from other countries
⛔️Limit large social gatherings/events
👩🏽💻Plan for remote work
Travel tips:
✈️Limit travel
🎟Buy refundable travel tickets, if you need to travel
🏨Book refundable hotel rooms, if you need to stay in a hotel
Sustenance tips:
🍽Keep 2-weeks worth of food, supplies, and medicine at home
Here’s a recommended list of what to buy
Health tips:
🧘🏽♀️Be mindful of and address anxiety/stress levels
💕Be compassionate with yourself and others
Finance tips:
📊Know that financial markets/businesses will be affected
💰Consider creating contingency financial plans (e.g., emergency fund)
Pet tips:
🐶Be aware that pets can potentially contract the Coronavirus
Lastly, Google your local public health authority and follow them to be kept up-to-date on how to deal with the situation as things evolve. Below we list a few links:
🤗Sending virtual hugs and wishing you good health,
Lolita + Josh